Orange Cassidy has become one of AEW’s most distinctive performers through a combination of deliberately understated presentation, elite in-ring ability, and a character that can shift from comic detachment to serious intensity in an instant. His entrance music has been a major part of that identity, and Cassidy now has the unusual luxury of choosing between two recognizable licensed songs: Jefferson Starship’s “Jane” and Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?”
Speaking with STL Sports Central, Cassidy discussed the process that led to both tracks becoming part of his AEW presentation. He explained that “Jane” was his original entrance music before he arrived in the company, but AEW initially could not secure the rights to use it. That situation led Tony Khan to suggest the Pixies classic, a song that ultimately became closely tied to Cassidy’s rise on AEW television.
“So, I’m lucky because I have two songs that I alternate between, and the first one that I always have used before AEW and I’ve used now is Jefferson Starship’s ‘Jane.’ We couldn’t get the rights to that for AEW and Tony Khan was like, oh, well, what about the Pixies’ ‘Where Is my mind?’ He got that. So then when I started using the Pixies, Jefferson Starship was like, yeah, you can use this too now. So, I have two very expensive songs that I can use that, I mean, they’re both equally, I like them both. They do the right thing for me in that moment.”
Two songs, one Orange Cassidy identity
The story is a notable example of how entrance music can evolve alongside a wrestler’s career without replacing what made the act work in the first place. “Jane” had been an established part of Cassidy’s independent-wrestling presentation, giving the relaxed competitor a sharp musical contrast. Its energetic opening and classic-rock drive immediately create a bigger atmosphere than Cassidy’s famously casual body language might suggest.
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That contrast has always been central to the Orange Cassidy experience. He may stroll toward the ring with his hands in his pockets, offer a minimal response to an opponent, and appear to be conserving every possible ounce of effort. Once the bell rings, however, Cassidy can move quickly, absorb punishment, and deliver the high-level performances that have made him one of AEW’s most dependable featured wrestlers.
“Where Is My Mind?” brought a different feeling to the same character. The song’s recognizable guitar line and more dreamlike mood matched the offbeat personality of Cassidy’s act while also giving his entrance a broader sense of importance on major AEW programming. Rather than changing Cassidy into a fundamentally different wrestler, the Pixies track highlighted another side of him: the strange, detached, and quietly magnetic quality that has helped him connect with audiences.
Cassidy’s comments make clear that he does not view one selection as superior to the other. Instead, he sees both songs as tools that fit different situations. That is an important distinction for a performer whose presentation often depends on tone. An entrance is not simply background music; it is the first signal to the crowd about the kind of moment that may follow.
The significance of licensed music in AEW
Licensed music is a meaningful investment for any wrestling promotion. The use of well-known commercial tracks can make an entrance feel immediate because fans already associate the song with memories, emotions, and a particular musical identity. It can also be expensive and complicated, particularly when rights must cover multiple forms of distribution and repeated use across television, streaming, social platforms, and archival programming.
Cassidy jokingly calling his tracks “two very expensive songs” underscores that reality. The line was delivered with his usual dry perspective, but the point remains clear: securing music from Jefferson Starship and Pixies is not a routine part of assembling a wrestler’s entrance package.
AEW has periodically used licensed music to give particular acts an added degree of personality or occasion. In Cassidy’s case, the investment has had an especially clear payoff because each theme has become recognizable as an extension of his character. Neither song feels randomly assigned. “Jane” carries the history of Cassidy’s path before AEW, while “Where Is My Mind?” is intertwined with his national television profile and his growth into a major figure within the promotion.
It is also significant that the availability of “Jane” did not eliminate “Where Is My Mind?” from Cassidy’s presentation. In many cases, a wrestler’s original song returning would be framed as a permanent restoration. Cassidy instead has the ability to alternate, preserving the association audiences have built with both tracks.
How the themes create different reactions
Wrestling entrance music works best when it can produce a reaction before the performer is even visible. Both of Cassidy’s selections have that capability, although they arrive there in different ways.
- “Jane” offers a fast, forceful opening that can immediately energize an arena and emphasize the history behind Cassidy’s act.
- “Where Is My Mind?” has a more distinctive, unconventional atmosphere that aligns naturally with Cassidy’s eccentric and deceptively calm persona.
- Both songs are recognizable enough to become crowd cues, allowing the audience to react to the music as part of the entrance itself rather than waiting for the wrestler to appear.
For Cassidy, the choice can therefore shape the temperature of a particular appearance. A familiar song can help make a big-match entrance feel even larger, while an alternate track can refresh the presentation without requiring a wholesale change in character or style. His remark that both songs “do the right thing for me in that moment” suggests the decision is based on what best serves the setting rather than on sentiment alone.
That flexibility is valuable for a wrestler who has operated in a wide range of AEW roles. Cassidy can be used in lighthearted segments, competitive television matches, championship programs, multi-person bouts, and emotionally heavier rivalries. His entrance music can complement those shifts while keeping the core Orange Cassidy identity intact.
Preserving the past while building the present
The return of “Jane” is especially meaningful because it connects Cassidy’s AEW run to the work that established him before he joined the company. Wrestlers frequently carry elements from earlier stages of their careers into larger promotions, whether through nicknames, gear, signature moves, or mannerisms. Entrance music can be one of the strongest links because it is so immediate and so tied to audience memory.
At the same time, “Where Is My Mind?” is no less authentic to Cassidy’s current era. AEW audiences have heard it during a period in which he developed from a unique attraction into a wrestler regularly trusted with prominent matches and significant responsibilities. For fans whose first exposure to Cassidy came through AEW, the Pixies song may be every bit as definitive as “Jane.”
Rather than forcing a choice between his past and present, Cassidy’s theme-song situation allows both histories to coexist. That is a rare position for a performer, especially when each available song comes from an established artist and carries a strong identity of its own.
Orange Cassidy’s entrance remains part of the attraction
There is an understandable tendency to focus on the visual portions of Cassidy’s act: the sunglasses, denim jacket, hands-in-pockets stance, and deliberately low-key reactions. Yet the music is an equally important piece of the complete presentation. It tells the audience that Cassidy’s arrival matters, even if the man walking out appears completely uninterested in making a fuss about it.
That balance is precisely why both “Jane” and “Where Is My Mind?” can work. Each gives Cassidy a memorable entrance without overwhelming the character. Each also provides a different route to the same destination: a crowd ready to react when one of AEW’s most unconventional stars heads toward the ring.
For now, Cassidy is content to have both options at his disposal. The songs may be expensive, but he made it clear that he values them equally. Whether Jefferson Starship or Pixies plays on a given night, the result is the same: Orange Cassidy enters with music that has become inseparable from the unique world he has built around his wrestling persona.
Darryl Polo
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